swimming bath

noun

, British.

1. swimming pool.

swimming bath

noun

1. often plural an indoor swimming pool

Word History and Origins

Origin of swimming bath¹

First recorded in 1735–45

Example Sentences

The deliberately gloomy Dismaland, which featured works by Banksy and other artists he picked, ran in a former open-air swimming baths in the Somerset seaside town for five weeks.

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Swimmers have said the restoration of an Edwardian swimming baths in Manchester was "worthwhile".

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The court heard they had met at a local swimming baths.

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He donated the Pittencrieff Estate to the town, later to be converted into Pittencrieff Park, as well as a free library and public swimming baths.

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There are more than 100 outdoor public swimming baths around the country - many restored and run by community groups.

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Related Words

• pool